Persian Myths

University of Texas PressMuch of our information about Iran's pre-Islamic past comes from the holy book of the Zoroastrian religion, the Avesta , which also incorporates earlier pagan myths. These sources form the basis for a retelling of the legends of ancient Iran.

David Brown Book CoMuch of our information about Iran's pre-Islamic past comes from the holy book of the Zoroastrian religion, the Avesta , which also incorporates earlier pagan myths. These sources form the basis for a retelling of the legends of ancient Iran.Much of our information about Iran's pre-Islamic past comes from the holy book of the Zoroastrian religion, the Avesta , which also incorporates earlier pagan myths. These sources form the basis for a retelling of the legends of ancient Iran.